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Protest Conclusions

Conclusions for protests

Rule 14(a) – Keep Clear Boat Failed to Avoid Contact

Wording

X did not avoid contact with Y even though it was reasonably possible, and broke RRS 14(a).

Applicable scenarios

  • Keep Clear boat / Boat required to give room or mark-room failed to avoid contact

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Rule 14
Previous wordingRule B2.13 – Both Tacking Variant (Appendix B)Next wordingRule 14(a) – Right-of-Way Boat Not Reasonably Possible to Avoid